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This act, the Save American Democracy Act (SAD Act), prohibits states from redrawing congressional districts between decennial censuses unless mandated by a court or specific state legislation.
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
The Save American Democracy Act (SAD Act) asserts Congress's constitutional authority to regulate congressional redistricting. This bill prohibits states from redrawing congressional districts between decennial censuses unless mandated by a court order or specific state legislation. This restriction applies to redistricting efforts following the 2020 census and does not affect state or local elections.
The VISIBLE Act mandates that federal immigration officers clearly display their agency and identifying information when conducting public-facing enforcement activities.
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
The VISIBLE Act mandates that federal immigration enforcement officers, such as those from CBP and ICE, must clearly display their agency name and either their last name or badge number during all public-facing civil immigration enforcement activities. This requirement ensures officers are easily identifiable to the public from a distance, promoting transparency and public trust. The law also establishes disciplinary procedures for non-compliance and requires annual reporting to Congress on enforcement activities and violations.
This act mandates the creation of "Office of Small Business" units within every SEC division to ensure small business concerns are integrated into the rule-making process.
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
The Advocating for Small Business Act mandates that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) establish dedicated "Office of Small Business" units within each rule-making division. These new offices will coordinate directly with the existing Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation. This ensures small business concerns are integrated into the SEC's regulatory and capital formation processes.
The "Increasing Credit Union Lending for Business Growth Act" increases the loan amount credit unions can offer to small businesses from $50,000 to $100,000.
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
The "Increasing Credit Union Lending for Business Growth Act" amends the Federal Credit Union Act, increasing the loan amount credit unions can offer to small businesses. The bill raises the limit from $50,000 to $100,000, with the goal of expanding credit access for small businesses.
The Veterans Member Business Loan Act amends the Federal Credit Union Act to include loans to veterans as member business loans, as defined in title 38, section 101 of the U.S. Code. These changes will take effect six months after the Act is enacted.
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
TX
The Veterans Member Business Loan Act amends the Federal Credit Union Act to include loans to veterans as member business loans. The term "veteran" will be defined according to title 38, section 101 of the U.S. Code. This change aims to support veteran entrepreneurship by increasing their access to capital through credit unions. The changes will be effective six months after the enactment of this Act.